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The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest shrine of Sikhism located in Amritsar, Punjab. In June 1984, the Indian Army launched Operation Blue Star, a military action ordered by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, to remove armed Sikh militants led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale who had taken refuge inside the temple complex.

The operation resulted in heavy fighting inside the sacred temple, causing significant damage to the shrine and loss of lives, including civilians, militants, and soldiers. This event deeply hurt the sentiments of Sikhs worldwide and became a turning point in modern Indian history. It also led to widespread unrest and, later in the same year, the assassination of Indira Gandhi by her Sikh bodyguards.

Key Facts about Operation Blue Star:

• Event: Indian Army stormed the Golden Temple


• Operation Name: Operation Blue Star


• Location: Amritsar, Punjab, India


• Date: June 1984


• Reason: To remove armed militants led by Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale


• Aftermath: Major Sikh resentment and unrest, assassination of Indira Gandhi

The storming of the Golden Temple in 1984 remains one of the most controversial and tragic events in India’s history, leaving a lasting impact on Sikh–Indian relations.